Telephone equipment distribution

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The Telephone Equipment Distribution Program provides telephone equipment to people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, have a speech disability or a physical disability and need adaptive equipment in order to use the phone. DHS loans the equipment at no cost for as long as you need the equipment. The Telephone Equipment Distribution Program is funded through the Department of Commerce – Telecommunications Access Minnesota and administered by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

The specialist in your region will discuss your needs and determine what equipment you may be eligible to receive. To request a paper copy of the form, email the TED Program at ted.program@state.mn.us or call 800-657-3663 voice or 651-964-1514 (VP) or 651-431-5976 TTY. The TED program also provides the form in other ways to people with disabilities or other languages.

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The Telephone Equipment Distribution Program focuses on telecommunication devices related to the telephone. Available equipment includes but is not limited to:

You may be eligible if you live in a residential care facility, such as a nursing home or group home, and you have privately paid telephone service that is not included as part of your overall services.

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The terminology used to describe people with disabilities has changed over time. The Minnesota Department of Human Services (“Department”) supports the use of “People First” language. Although outmoded and offensive terms might be found within documents on the Department’s website, the Department does not endorse these terms.